Cosmetically

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In cosmetic terms; regarding appearance. not-comparable

    "Chronic venous disease includes cosmetically undesirable telangiectasias, varicose veins, venous ulceration, and claudication."

Adverb
  1. 1
    for cosmetic purposes to improve appearance wordnet

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"Chronic venous disease includes cosmetically undesirable telangiectasias, varicose veins, venous ulceration, and claudication."

Etymology

From cosmetic + -ally.

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